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# AVP Linux Engineer

- **Company:** MUFG
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $88,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IBM AIX, Amazon Web Services, Unix, Cloud Computing, Linux, Automation of Marketing, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Tanium Platform Expertise, Information Technology, Patch Management, Terraform
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us9c70a91cbc14a3a9103e9c4cd55dbdc4/eaa

## About the Role

* Minimum 6+ year experience
 * Proven experience in managing Linux/Unix engineering and operations teams.
 * Strong knowledge of Linux (Red Hat), and Cloud AWS, Tanium, Terraform, Ansible
 * Proficiency in vulnerability patch management and compliance with technical security standards.
 * Experience with automation platforms like Ansible.
 * Excellent leadership and team management skills.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
 * Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

 * Certifications in Linux, Unix, or related technologies.
 * Experience with cloud platforms and virtualization technologies.
 * Knowledge of security and risk management protocols.
 * Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience

## Description

The Linux Infrastructure Engineering and Operations team member will be responsible for overseeing the Linux/Unix engineering and operations team. This role involves managing the build and support of operating systems, including Linux (Red Hat), Unix (AIX), and Cloud AWS. The engineer will ensure the team's efficiency in handling hardware support, vulnerability patch management, security, risk, and compliance for supported platforms. Additionally, the role includes leading automation efforts and providing project support for various initiatives.
Responsibilities:

 * Linux/Unix engineering and operations SME
 * Oversee the build and support of operating systems, including Linux (Red Hat), Unix (AIX), and Cloud AWS.
 * Manage vulnerability patch management and ensure compliance with technical security standards.
 * Lead automation efforts using platforms like Ansible.
 * Provide engineering and support for automation efforts on supported platforms.
 * Collaborate with various departments to support project initiatives.
 * Monitor and analyze support requests, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
 * Manage and track operational, preventative, project, and maintenance support activities.
 * Lead efforts to migrate systems and decommission outdated platforms.
 * Ensure compliance with security and risk management protocols., **Position Overview** The Senior Linux Platform Engineer is responsible for the engineering, automation, reliability, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise Linux platf…
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